Description
Creamy Lemon Thyme Chicken is a delightful dish that perfectly balances zesty lemon and aromatic thyme, enveloping tender chicken in a luxurious, velvety sauce. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also a crowd-pleaser that evokes nostalgia and warmth at any dinner table. Ideal for cozy weeknight meals or impressing guests, this dish guarantees satisfaction with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; mince garlic and zest the lemon.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown (about 5 minutes each side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add chicken broth and scrape the bottom for flavor.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest; simmer until slightly thickened (approx. 5 minutes).
- Add fresh thyme and return chicken to the skillet; cook for another 5 minutes until fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg